As the series continues, the Houston Rockets seem to becoming more of a threat against the Los Angeles Lakers. Their defensive efforts and improving offense have helped the Rockets win two straight games that was nearly three straight games if they could've held on in the clutch in Game 3. While many pundits had written the Rockets off, they've turned things into a competitive series, mostly without their top scorer in Kevin Durant. Durant's absence alone isn't why the Rockets are performing better offensively. Durant is still Houston's best option offensively, and his opportunities in the clutch are crucial against elite defenses. However, the limiting factor is the rest of the team's tendency to defer to him whenever he's on the floor. Without Durant on the court, there is no one to bail the team out for bad offensive possessions.…